Color The Lives of Jesus and Mary A Coloring Book with Short Meditations on the 15 mysteries of the rosary. Color the pictures! Read about the lives of Jesus and Mary! and PRAY THE ROSARY!!! Shepherds of Christ Publications Madison, Indiana El Paso, Texas Rita RingR Book 1
This book is published by Shepherds of Christ Publications, a subsidiary of Shepherds of Christ Ministries, a tax exempt religious charitable corporation organized to foster devotion to the Two Hearts, the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. For additional copies, contact us: Shepherds of Christ Ministries P.O. Box 193 Morrow, OH 45152-0193 (toll free number) 1-888-211-3041 (phone) 1-513-932-4451 (fax) 1-513-932-6791 http://www.sofc.org Copyright 2000 Shepherds of Christ Ministries All rights reserved, however, copies for personal use or to share with friends are permitted. Translations are welcome but they must be reviewed for moral and theological accuracy by a source approved by Shepherds of Christ before any distribution takes place. Please contact us for more information. First Printing: 2000 Special Thanks to: Harold Kellner (Artist) Joan Royce (Editor) Marian Mackey
Color The Lives of Jesus and Mary A Coloring Book with short meditations on the 15 mysteries of the rosary. Book 1 - Color the pictures! - Read about the Lives of Jesus and Mary! and - Pray the Rosary! Rita Ring Shepherds of Christ Publications Madison, Indiana El Paso, Texas
About the Rosary Background The word rosary comes from the Latin word rosarius which means crown of roses. It is a form of prayer to give love and praise to God while meditating on the lives of Jesus and Mary. A complete rosary consists of a series of 150 beads divided into 15 groups or decades of ten beads each. Decades are usually separated by one larger bead connected on a string or chain. Extending from this string are five other beads, two large and three small, and a crucifix. Most rosaries consist of five decades. Some rosaries may consist of all fifteen decades. Certain prayers are said at each bead of a rosary, an Our Father on each large bead, a Hail Mary on each small bead, and a Glory Be and O My Jesus prayer following each decade. The 15 decades are divided into three sets of five. Each set tells about the mysteries in the lives of Jesus and Mary. They are the Joyful Mysteries, the Sorrowful Mysteries, and the Glorious Mysteries. While praying the Hail Marys, we meditate on the particular mystery. Enclosed in this book are meditations that are read during the rosary. Reading a meditation before each Hail Mary, helps us to concentrate and keep our minds focused. Occasionally there is a special meditation before the Glory Be or the Hail Holy Queen. 2
How to Say the Rosary 1. Make the sign of the Cross and say the Apostles Creed. 2. Say the Our Father. 3. Say 3 Hail Marys. 4. Say the Glory Be to the Father. 5. Announce the First Mystery, then say the Our Father. 6. Say 10 Hail Marys. 7. Say the Glory Be to the Father. 8. Say the O My Jesus. 9. Announce the Second Mystery, then say the Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be and O My Jesus. 10. Announce the Third Mystery, then say the Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be and O My Jesus. 11. Announce the Fourth Mystery, then say the Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be and O My Jesus. 12. Announce the Fifth Mystery, then say the Our Father,10 Hail Marys, Glory Be and O My Jesus. 13. Conclude by saying the Hail Holy Queen. 14. Make the Sign of the Cross. 3
The Rosary Prayers The Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day he arose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven; sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. * I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. Our Father Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. * Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. * Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory Be Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. * As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. O My Jesus O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy. 4
Hail Holy Queen Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us. And after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed Fruit of thy womb, Jesus, O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant, we beseech Thee, that meditating upon these mysteries of the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen. *Note: When the rosary is said aloud by two or more persons, one person is the leader. He says the first part of the prayer (up to the asterisk *). Everyone else answers by saying the remainder of the prayer. The O My Jesus and the Hail, Holy Queen are said by all together. 5
Glory Be Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. O My Jesus O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy. The First Joyful Mystery: THE ANNUNCIATION Our Father Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. * Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. * Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. 6
THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES MARCH 18, 1999
The Annunciation 1. The angel Gabriel comes to Mary. 2. The angel tells Mary about her being the Mother of Jesus. 3. Mary says yes to the angel. 4. Mary conceives the Child, Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit. 5. This is a mystery. 6. God is a mystery. 7. God tells us about Himself through Jesus. INRI 8. Jesus is the Son of God. 9. Jesus is the Son of Man. 10. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life. 8
The Visitation 1. Mary visits her cousin, Elizabeth. 2. Elizabeth is pregnant. 3. She is beyond the child-bearing age. 4. God gave Elizabeth and her husband, Zachariah a great gift, a baby. 5. She conceived the baby in her old age. 6. Mary is above all women. 7. Elizabeth gave birth to John the Baptist. 8. John the Baptist went before Jesus and told them about Him. 9. John the Baptist told the people to repent. 10. Repent means they must say they were sorry for offending God and tell Him they want to make up for it. 10
The Birth of Jesus 1. Mary and Joseph had to go to another town for a census. 2. While they were there, she was ready to give birth to Jesus. 3. Mary and Joseph could not find room in the inn. 4. Jesus had to be born in a cave. 5. Jesus was born in Bethlehem. 6. Jesus was surrounded by sheep and cows at His birth. 7. Shepherds were there, too. 8. Angels sang over His crib. 9. Jesus came to save us from our sins. 10. We should hate sin. 12
The Presentation in the Temple 1. Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the temple when He was an Infant. 2. Mary and Joseph took Him to present Him to the Lord. 3. Mary and Joseph offered two turtle doves as a sacrifice in the temple. 4. Simeon was there. 5. Simeon told Mary,...'Look, he is destined for the fall and for the rise of many in Israel...' (Lk. 2:34) 6. Simeon also told her a sword would pierce her heart. 7. Mary knew from this that many Jewish people would reject Jesus. 8. Mary knew from this Jesus would suffer. 9. Mary knew from this she would suffer. 10. Mary did suffer, for she saw Jesus suffer in His life. 14
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple 1. When Jesus was twelve years old, Mary and Joseph took Him to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 2. When they were ready to leave, Jesus was not with them. 3. Mary and Joseph did not know this. 4. Mary and Joseph had traveled a distance before they realized Jesus was not with them. 5. Mary and Joseph returned with their hearts in pain. 6. Mary and Joseph searched for Jesus. INRI 7. Mary and Joseph found Him with the teachers in the temple. 8. The teachers were astounded at Jesus' answers. 9. Jesus told Mary He had to be about His Father's business. 10. Mary kept this in her heart. 16
Glory Be Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. O My Jesus O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy. The First Sorrowful Mystery: THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN Our Father Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. * Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. * Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. 18
THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES MARCH 20, 1999
The Agony in the Garden 1. Jesus suffered in the garden because men did not obey God. 2. Jesus took the Apostles Peter, James and John with Him. 3. Jesus suffered so much, He sweat Blood. 4. The Apostles slept when Jesus told them to pray. 5. Today there is much evil in the world. 6. We must pray. INRI 7. God listens to our prayers. 8. God is Almighty. 9. Jesus is God the Son. 10. Jesus gives Himself to us in the Mass. 20
The Scourging at the Pillar 1. The angry men arrested Jesus. 2. These men condemned Jesus to death for telling the truth. 3. The men tied Jesus to a pillar. 4. The men hit Jesus with whips. 5. Jesus bled. 6. Jesus shed His Blood for us that we would be saved. 7. Jesus loves us so much. 8. Jesus suffered so much anguish to His Heart. 9. When you love someone so much you want them to love you, too. 10. God created us. He wants us to love Him. 22
The Crowning with Thorns 1. Jesus is the King of heaven and earth. 2. Jesus is the most loving King. 3. The Son came to earth to save us. 4. The men did not honor Jesus as King. 5. The men beat Jesus and spit on Him. 6. The men dressed Jesus in a scarlet robe and made fun of Him as a King. 7. The men made a crown of piercing thorns and, pounded it into Jesus head. 8. Jesus suffered for our sins. 9. Jesus paid the price for our sins. 10. We must tell Jesus we are sorry when we sin. 24
The Carrying of the Cross 1. They gave Jesus a heavy cross to carry. 2. The men told Jesus He had to die. 3. Jesus accepted the cross willingly. 4. Jesus did this because it was His Father s will. 5. Jesus did this because He loves us so much. 6. Jesus pain in His Heart was worse than His pain in His Body. 7. Jesus wants us to love Him. 8. Jesus shows us that we will suffer in our lives. 9. We must do what God wants us to do. Sometimes we suffer in our lives. 10. Jesus wants us to love Him more than anything on earth. 26
The Crucifixion 1. Jesus went to the hill of Calvary. 2. They stripped Jesus of His clothes. 3. They used gigantic nails and nailed Him to the big cross. 4. They raised up the cross. 5. Jesus hung on that tree for a long time until He died. 6. Jesus gave His life for us. 7. When we are lonely, we should look at Jesus on the cross. INRI 8. Jesus loved us so much, He died for us. 9. Jesus wants us to love each other. 10. Jesus is love. 28
Glory Be Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. O My Jesus O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy. The First Glorious Mystery: THE RESURRECTION Our Father Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. * Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. * Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. 30
THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES MARCH 20, 1999
The Resurrection 1. On the third day, Jesus came forth from the tomb. 2. Jesus came to give us a sharing in His life. 3. Jesus is a Divine Person; we are human persons. 4. Jesus gives us a special sharing in His life in Baptism. 5. It is important to be baptized. 6. Jesus wants us to be with Him forever in heaven. 7. Jesus died and rose from the dead. INRI 8. Jesus did this so we would be saved from our sins. 9. We have seven Sacraments in the Church. 10. The Sacraments allow us to share in God's life. 32
The Ascension 1. Jesus lived 33 years on the earth. 2. Jesus suffered and died. 3. Jesus rose from the dead. 4. These are the Glorious Mysteries. 5. In these mysteries we meditate on these glorious events. 6. Jesus ascended into heaven. 7. Jesus' wounds from the cross were glorified. 8. Jesus may have looked like He had lost when He was crucified. 9. We see the glory in the Resurrection and the Ascension. 10. Picture Jesus going up in the sky. 34
The Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles 1. Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit. 2. After Jesus ascended into heaven, the Apostles went to the upper room. 3. The Apostles were afraid when Jesus left them. 4. The Apostles knew Jesus would send the Holy Spirit. 5. The Apostles prayed with Mary in the room. 6. The Apostles prayed in one mind and one heart. 7. The Holy Spirit came. "...and there appeared to them tongues as of fire; these separated and came to rest on the head of each of them." (Acts 2:3) 8. After the Holy Spirit came, their hearts were consumed with love for God. 9. The Apostles went out and told everyone about the love of God. 10. Many people listened to the Apostles. 36
The Assumption 1. Mary was taken body and soul into heaven. 2. Our bodies will die. 3. When we die, our souls will go to heaven, hell or purgatory. 4. We must obey God's laws: the Commandments. 5. We must listen to the Bible and live by it. 6. The Bible is the Word of God. 7. "Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman, robed with the sun, standing on the moon, and on her head a crown of twelve stars." (Rev 12:1) 8. Sing the Rosary Song (refrain) 9. Sing A Song From Jesus (refrain) 10. Sing Jesus, I Want to be with You (verse 1) 38
The Crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth 1. See Mary's beautiful face. 2. See the sword in her Heart. 3. Mary wants her children to be holy. 4. Many people do not honor or love their Mother. 5. Mary is our Mother, we must make her Queen of our hearts. 6. Jesus is the King of our hearts. 7. Let us say: "I give my heart to Jesus and Mary with you in love." INRI 8. We should ask that the Blood of Jesus be spread on us. 9. Mary asks that we pray the rosary. 10. Mary Immaculate most pure, we make you the Queen of our hearts.most Sacred Heart of Jesus, we make You the King of our hearts. 40
Hail Holy Queen Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us. And after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed Fruit of thy womb, Jesus, O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant, we beseech Thee, that meditating upon these mysteries of the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen. The Memorare Remember, oh most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, oh Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. Oh Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen. 42
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Consecration to Mary Dear Mary, my holy mother, I love you so much and I give you my heart. Help me to love God. Help me to love my neighbor as a child of God. Help me to love myself as a child of God. Amen Consecration to Jesus Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, I love You so much and I give You my heart. Help me to love God. Help me to love my neighbor as a child of God. Help me to love myself as a child of God. Amen Shepherds of Christ Ministries P.O. Box 193, Morrow, OH 45152-0193 Imprimatur: Most Reverend Carl K. Moeddel, Vicar General and Auxiliary Bishop Archdiocese of Cincinnati, April 23, 1996 Shepherds of Christ Ministries P.O. Box 193, Morrow, OH 45152-0193 Imprimatur: Most Reverend Carl K. Moeddel, Vicar General and Auxiliary Bishop Archdiocese of Cincinnati, April 23, 1996 Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary INRI Oh Immaculate Heart of Mary, I give you my heart. I want to love you. I want to love Jesus, the Father, the Holy Spirit, and this world through your holy heart. My dear mother, I place myself in your heart, I know you will care for me in all my needs. I give myself to you, Mary, my mother. I love you so much! Amen Shepherds of Christ Ministries P.O. Box 193, Morrow, OH 45152-0193 Imprimatur: Most Reverend Carl K. Moeddel, Vicar General and Auxiliary Bishop Archdiocese of Cincinnati, April 23, 1996 Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Oh dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, I give You my whole heart. I see Your Heart on fire for love of me. I want to be in this fiery furnace and know the love of God. Take me, Jesus. Use me as Your little servant to spread Your love to this world. I give myself entirely to You and I ask the Holy Spirit to make me more like You. I want to be a little child of the Father. I give You my heart, keep me in Your Heart and teach me Your way of love. Amen Shepherds of Christ Ministries P.O. Box 193, Morrow, OH 45152-0193 Imprimatur: Most Reverend Carl K. Moeddel, Vicar General and Auxiliary Bishop Archdiocese of Cincinnati, April 23, 1996 Consecration to the Holy Spirit Dear Holy Spirit, You are my friend. I give You myself. I ask You to dwell deeply inside of me and make me holy. I want to know the fire of God's love. I want to love God with all my heart. Amen. Shepherds of Christ Ministries P.O. Box 193, Morrow, OH 45152-0193 Imprimatur: Most Reverend Daniel E. Pilarczyk, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 22, 1997 Morning Offering My dear Father, I offer you this day all my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings in union with Jesus in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in the Holy Spirit. I unite with our Mother Mary, all the angels and saints, and all the souls in purgatory to pray to the Father for myself, for each member of my family, for my friends, for all people throughout the world, for all the souls in purgatory, and for all other intentions of the Sacred Heart. I love You, Jesus, and I give You my heart. I love you, Mary, and I give you my heart. Shepherds of Christ Ministries P.O. Box 193, Morrow, OH 45152-0193 Imprimatur: Most Reverend Daniel E. Pilarczyk, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 22, 1997 Consecration of an Unborn Child to Jesus and Mary Dear Blessed Mother, we gather here in your presence and in the presence of your Son, the Almighty God, here present in the tabernacle and in our hearts. We ask you, Blessed Mother, in union with your Spouse, the Holy Spirit, to be the safeguard of this little child at birth and throughout its life. We ask you, dear Lady, to keep your mantle over this little one as well as (name), the mother. We come to you to consecrate this child to your Immaculate Heart and to the Heart of your Son. Please give this child your special blessing now and for eternity, and guard it from all the evils of the world. In Nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. Ñ This Consecration of an Unborn Child is by Harold Kellner Shepherds of Christ Ministries P.O. Box 193, Morrow, OH 45152-0193 Imprimatur: Most Reverend Daniel E. Pilarczyk, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 22, 1997
DAILY PRAYERS Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Oh dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, I give You my whole heart. I see Your Heart on fire for love of me. I want to be in this fiery furnace and know the love of God. Take me, Jesus. Use me as Your little servant to spread Your love to this world. I give myself entirely to You and I ask the Holy Spirit to make me more like You. I want to be a little child of the Father. I give You my heart, keep me in Your Heart and teach me Your way of love. Amen. 1 Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Oh Immaculate Heart of Mary, I give you my heart. I want to love you. I want to love Jesus, the Father, the Holy Spirit, and this world through your holy heart. My dear mother, I place myself in your heart, I know you will care for me in all my needs. I give myself to you, Mary, my mother. I love you so much! Amen. 2 Morning Offering My dear Father, I offer you this day all my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings in union with Jesus in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in the Holy Spirit. I unite with our Mother, Mary, all the Angels and saints, and all the souls in purgatory to pray to the Father for myself, for each member of my family, for my friends, for all people throughout the world, for all the souls in purgatory, and for all other intentions of the Sacred Heart. I love You, Jesus, and I give You my heart. I love you, Mary, and I give you my heart. Amen. 4 Consecration to the Holy Spirit Dear Holy Sprit, You are my friend. I give You myself. I ask You to dwell deeply inside of me and make me holy. I want to know the fire of GodÕs love. I want to love God with all my heart. Amen. 3 I give my heart to Jesus and Mary with you in love! Imprimatur: 1. Most Reverend Carl K. Moeddel, Vicar General and Auxiliary Bishop Archdiocese of Cincinnati, April 23, 1996. 2.Most Reverend Carl K. Moeddel, Vicar General and Auxiliary Bishop Archdiocese of Cincinnati, April 23, 1996. 3. Most Reverend Daniel E. Pilarczyk, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 22, 1997. 4. Most Reverend Daniel E. Pilarczyk, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 22, 1997.